Lecturer in Indigenous Studies

University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus
Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a position in Indigenous Studies, at the rank of Lecturer. This is a full time 3 year position with an expected start date of January 1st 2027 or mutually agreed time. The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Community Culture and Global Studies (CCGS)  .

Applicants must have a PhD in a related area of research and practice by the time of appointment. Applicants with all fields of expertise are encouraged to apply, but we are particularly interested in applicants with a demonstrated ability to teach general Indigenous studies from introductory to intermediate levels, through to advanced theory and research methods. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a strong commitment to Indigenous knowledges and methodologies and a record of engagement and/or lived experience with Indigenous communities and organizations in Canada.

Knowledge and experience working in the Interior of British Columbia is an asset.

In accordance with the UBC’s Employment Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Candidates who wish to be preferentially considered must self-identify to UBC as Indigenous. UBC’s strategic plan identifies inclusion as one of our key principles. We therefore welcome colleagues with the experiences and competencies to contribute to our principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity throughout campus life.

Courses that need to be taught include:

• INDG 100 Introduction to Decolonization
• INDG 203 Indigenous Peoples' Historical Perspectives
• INDG 205 Indigenous Identities
• INDG 210 Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
• INDG 302 Indigenous Governance
• INDG 303 Indigenous Studies Theory and Methodology
• INDG 304 Indigenous Studies and Field Methods
• INDG 308 Indigenous Culture, Heritage and Intellectual Property
• INDG 401 Indigenous Research Applications

There may also be opportunities to develop and teach upper-level courses in the candidate’s own area of specialization. While this is primarily a teaching position, lecturers are also expected to participate in the affairs of the department and may fulfill service obligations to the University and community.

UBC is one of the world’s leading universities and is consistently ranked in the global top 40. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 10,000 students in seven faculties, with strong undergraduate and graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities.

The Indigenous Studies Program is part of the Department of CCGS and is housed in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. It contains both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our collegial learning environment focuses on effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching. We are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness and we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our students, faculty, and staff.

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